Did Nicolas Cage’s ‘Snake Eyes’ predict Charlie Kirk’s killing? Here’s what theory gets wrong
The film featured a “Charles Kirkland” shot in the neck, but its date, setting and other key details did not match Kirk’s death.
Month: July 2026
Warning about ‘new Facebook rule’ for photos is long-running hoax
Facebook users posting in July 2026 discussed an alleged Meta initiative involving the company’s use of their personal information, including photos.
12 claims about cyclospora, other parasites we’ve fact-checked
Amid a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, we dug into our archives for investigations into parasitic organisms.
Claim DOD removed page about Native American Iwo Jima veteran Ira Hayes omits key context
The removal followed an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to take down DOD web pages “promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
UCLA scientists develop mineral sunscreen without the chalky white cast
Scientists have redesigned zinc oxide particles to create a mineral sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet radiation without leaving such a noticeable white cast. The SPF
In painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls
Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.
Netflix used AI in 300 shows. Its biggest director calls AI a Trojan horse.
The fight over AI in Hollywood used to be about the future. This month it turned into a fight about the present. Within days, a
Four teams just broke AI agents four ways in ten days. The flaw is the same one.
We spent two years asking whether AI would lie to us. The more useful question this summer is what happens once we hand it the
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month’s election.
Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism
Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.
Beyond grep: The case for a context-rich AI coding harness
There are a lot of AI coding applications out there, and as impressive as large language models and the agents they enable have become, many
‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria’s boat disasters keep happening
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain’s World Cup breakout stars by fans